Study of antibacterial effect of Calendula officinalis plant organs and hairy roots

Introduction: One of the most important medicinal plants is Calendula officinalis that its anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-virus and anti-bacterial properties are proven. Materials and methods: In this study antibacterial effect of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of calendula tissues including seed, root, stem, leave and petal and hairy roots of marigold, examined and antibacterial effects of extracts on three species of bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus) was investigated. Results: The results showed that hairy roots extracts significantly higher than Chloramphenicol, limited the growth of Bacillus subtilis. Chloramphenicol and alcoholic extract of the seed had the same inhibitory effect on this bacteria. Marigold extracts can't limit the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Conclusion: Hairy roots extract and alcoholic extract of normal roots inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

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Antibacterial ، Hairy roots ، Calendula officinalis plant